Job Description
/n 07th October, 2026/n The Organisation: /n Join a well-respected Queensland Government department and become part of an established finance team responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. This six-month contract offers an excellent opportunity to gain further government experience, with potential for extension. The Position: /n As the Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of key financial accounting and month-end activities. Your responsibilities will include: /n /n
- Providing advice on financial accounting matters, policies, guidelines and systems /n
- Supporting month-end processes including journals, bank reconciliations and accruals /n
- Assisting with the preparation and review of financial reports /n
- Managing accounting requirements relating to fixed asset acquisitions and disposals /n
- Reviewing financial data and investigating discrepancies /n
- Supporting finance projects and data migration activities as required /n

Benefits:
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- $69.21 per hour + super /n
- Flexible working arrangements and a 36.25-hour working week /n
- Gain valuable experience within a large Queensland Government environment /n




- Work alongside experienced finance professionals within a supportive team /n
- Potential for extension and further opportunities within government /n

Your Profile
/n /n This position will suit an experienced Financial Accountant who can confidently work across month-end and broader financial accounting responsibilities. You will ideally have:/n /n /n
- Strong technical financial accounting skills /n
- Experience with journals, reconciliations, accruals and financial reporting /n
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with large volumes of data /n
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines /n
- Experience working within a large or complex organisation /n
- ERP systems experience, with SAP highly regarded /n
- CPA/CA qualifications or progress towards qualification will be advantageous /n Previous Queensland Government experience will be highly regarded; however, candidates coming from a commercial environment with robust financial accounting experience are also encouraged to apply./n /n To Apply:/n /n Please send your resume by applying through our website at www.abacushumancapital.com.au/jobs./n /n /n

📌 Financial Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Abacus Human Capital
📍 Brisbane